- Desk with Calligraphy in Mother-of-pearl Inlay
- Article No.
- Title 螺鈿黑漆詩文書案
- Artist
- Culture / Period Early 20th century
- Dimensions H. 29.4cm
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Details
Seoan is a type of low desks used for reading or writing. This is an example of a magnificent design for a desk. The calligraphy on the top and sides is in a semi-cursive style. The mother-of-pearl lettering is inlaid into black-lacquered pine with the wood’s brown color partially revealed. The lacquered surface and nacre-inlaid writings are smoothly rendered.
- Materials Red-lacquered Pine Wood
- Genre Woodcraft